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Master's Degree in "Environmental Management & Sustainability". Streams: a) Environmental Management, b) Sustainable Tourism Management. School of Economics, Business Administration and Legal Studies. International Hellenic University.

Description

Knowledge:
• Acquisition of knowledge and development of skills for the formulation and application of integrated solutions on issues related to sustainable development within a strongly globalised environment, both with regard to the financial activity and the environmental issues.
• Development of special technological and administrative products in two separate specialisation directions: a) Environmental Management, and b) Sustainable Management of Tourism Units. These directions allow the graduates of the postgraduate programme of receiving specialised interdisciplinary training on specific and popular fields of employment with a key character, within the context of the so-called "green" development.
• Opportunity to acquire the knowledge required for the formulation of business and organisation strategy with regard to compliance with environmental law and generally the minimisation of the impacts of their operation on the environment, by exceeding the statutory limits through volunteer actions.
• Support of self-awareness and confidence, through knowledge and practice on the cognitive subjects related to Sustainable Development.

Skills:
• Search for, analyse, and synthesise data and information, using the necessary technologies.
• Plan and manage projects.
• Generate new research ideas.
• Promote free, creative, and conductive thought.
• Decision-making.

Competences:
• Practical application of the knowledge.
• Adjustment to new situations.
• Autonomous work.
• Group work.
• Work within an international environment.
• Respect to diversity and multiculturalism.
• Respect to the natural environment
• Presentation of social, professional, and moral responsibility with regard to gender-related issues.
• Opportunity to criticise and self-criticise.
• Written and oral communication in English.

Further Information

The MSc in Environmental Management and Sustainability of the International Hellenic University aims to provide postgraduate education in Environmental Management and Sustainability and it is addressed to students and company or organisation executives interested in acquiring specialised knowledge in this field.
The objectives and learning outcomes of the programme are the following:
• The development of the necessary managerial qualifications and knowledge for a successful professional career in environmental management and sustainability.
• The development of special competences on specialised fields of environmental management and sustainability, tourism and environmental technology, offering graduates of the postgraduate programme the opportunity to follow a wide range of career options.
• Increasing self-awareness and confidence, through the acquisition of knowledge and practical exercise on the techniques of environmental management and sustainability.

Relation To Employment

Holders of qualifications that belong to this type may work either as self-employed or in positions of responsibility in companies and organizations in the private or in the public sector.

Transitions

Access to this type of qualification have those who hold a Bachelor Degree (level 6). The selection of graduate students is mainly based on the following criteria: the overall grade of the Bachelor Degree, the grades in undergraduate courses that are relevant with the subjects of the Master’s program, the performance in thesis, where is foreseen at the undergraduate level and any research activity of the candidate. The detailed application of the above mentioned criteria, the definition of additional criteria or the conducting of examinations and interviews, the results of which are taken into account in the selection, are determined by decision of the relevant Department.
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 8.

Ways To Aquire

Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.

Awarding Body

International Hellenic University

Qualification Type

MASTER’S DEGREE (METAPTYCHIAKO DIPLOMA EIDIKEFSIS)

Name

Higher education

Purpose

Basic

Duration

2 years

Supplements

Thematic Areas

Management and administration
Environmental sciences
Natural environments and wildlife
Travel, tourism and leisure